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Whistler

by Ann Patchett

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Book of the Day, NPR · June 12, 2026

Ann Patchett’s 'Whistler' and 'Tom Lake' are novels written with love in mind

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A novel that turns away from high-stakes drama to explore the quieter complexities of human relationships, embracing the act of aging among past and present loved ones.

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